Date:
To Personnel Office
For: Employment
Dear: Sir/mam
I feel one of the best investment one can make is in his or her future. Goal setting and planning are not
enough. However, intentions must be put into action without hesitation. Please accept this memorandum as
an interest to apply for reference position above. I possess years of experience in the professional areas of
general office administration, building and facility management, and resources management. ..My primary
objective is to obtain a challenge position in today’s market that will make full use of my experience and skills
while providing the opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
My professional skills, work experiences, interests, and strengths have all contributed to exceptional
achievements. I am accountable for diverse responsibilities, to include servicing senior management, support
staff, and the general public. My acquired knowledge and experience as a contributing individual in today’s
market will prove to be a quality that will enhance the goals and standards of your organization.
Appreciate you take the time to review the aforementioned credentials. I do believe you will find them to meet
the needs of an organization in search of a hard working professional. I am also confident that my contribution
to your organization will prove lasting. I can be reached at the above noted telephone number or email
address. I look forward hearing from you, and appreciate your time and consideration for my interest in this
position.
Sincerely,
Bonnie G. Murchison
BONNIE G. MURCHISON
1149 4th Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C.20002
**********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
o An effective team leader with exceptional communication skills and an engaging interpersonal style.
o Able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and levels of authority.
o Quick thinker who is skilled at applying logical but creative approaches to challenges.
o Dependable and well organized, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
o Resourceful in solving problems and maximizing resources.
Professional Experience
C T Management Company, Washington, D.C. Oct. 1, 2012
to Feb 26, 2013
Department of Housing Community Development
(Assistant Property Management)
Meet financial objectives by monthly rental collection, leasing and preparing monthly reports
Complete operational requirements by scheduling, and assigning employee; following up on work order results
o Review all recertification for tenant to determined the propose future rent
o Maintain all files for tenant verified all document
o Oversees all work order requested form the residents that is located on the property
o Established a relationship with tenant to discuss their living arrangements
o Attending meeting with the resident council member, Housing Police, Tenants etc.
o Maintain office staff job result by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employee; planning
o Visit tenants home of the seniors to help them with their recertification
o Providing Administrative duties review and approving requisitions;
o Assigning and Monitoring Clerical function
Total Family Care Coalition, Washington, DC Sep 2004 Aug 1, 2012
Not for Profit Organization, Office Manager
o Manage Office, answer phones, set up new hires, prepares all reports
o Maintain Employee Personal folders, Update employees information
o Prepare and process time sheets for employee, maintain all personal folders, etc.
o Oversee support group for the community
o Provide out reach services to the community
o Specialize in all events, such as job fairs, HIV Program, Etc.
o Work with the community as to reaching out for assistant
o Oversees the Peer Support workers, Provide quality Control Services
o Strong Computer Skills, willingness to be flexible
o Inter act with children that has a learning Disability
o Provide Mentoring Services, Social Activity, Attend Doctors Appoint
o Schedule Transportation to me Disable Children and
Thurgood Marshall Center Trust, Inc., Washington, DC Jul 2005 –Sep 2011
Not for Profit Organization, Facilities Coordinator
o Coordinate the day to day administrative and facility support operations of the Thurgood Marshall
Center for Heritage and Services, an historical American Landmark.
o Oversee operational needs of the building to include HVAC, fire and security access control systems,
custodial, waste management, and landscaping services.
o Direct and oversee maintenance projects to include drywall repairs, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and
other related projects.
o Administrative authority for daily administrative functions to include building security, purchase of office
supplies, postal services, security guard schedules, and conference room schedules.
o Maintain effective relationship with outside vendors and contractors /sub contractors.
o Conduct daily building preventive maintenance (PM) inspections.
o Provide general facility related support to and undertake special projects for members of the Board of
Directors and the Executive Director.
Greater Washington Housing Association, Washington, DC June 2005 – August 2002
Not for Profit, Assistant Property Manager
o Provide and receive application from prospective tenants and cooperative membership
o Provide Clerical support to other management staff, address various issues, order supplies and material
o Maintain a spread sheet for tenants account receivable payable–negative assets
o Prepare a monthly report of all tenants/member rental history for the Director
o Maintain a maintenance history database file for all tenants
o Receives all work order from tenants and assign to the electrical and mechanical staff, etc.
o Attends monthly meetings, maintain personnel documents, maintain open and closed contracts
o
For Love of Children (FLOC), Washington, DC Sep 1999 to Dec 2003
Non Profit Organization, Administrative Assistant I
o Greeted visitors in a cordial manner and directed or referred visitors to the appropriate staff or office activity.
o Maintained accurate and up to date telephone listing of staff and tenants throughout the building.
o Managed and processed all incoming and outgoing mail correspondence.
o Provided administrative and clerical support functions that included word processing, photocopying, faxing,
and filing.
o Created, typed, and filed documents, reports, and other general administrative correspondence.
o Managed fleet vehicle maintenance service logs that assured vehicles were inspected, licensed, and properly
maintained for safe usage.
o Maintained conference room schedules that assured availability to staff and tenant activities.
Department of Public Works, Washington, DC Dec 1992 to Sep 1995
Design Engineering & Construction Division, Clerical Assistant, GS 5/4
o Greeted visitors and answered telephone calls.
o Typed various memorandums, letters, and forms.
Department of Public Works, Washington, DC Dec 1986 to Dec 1992
Department of Motor Vehicle, Service Clerk, GS 5/3
o Processed applicants for issue of operator’s permits that included new, renewal, learner’s duplicates,
replacements, restricted, and non driver identifications.
o Prepared all related documents related to traffic and violations for review by Hearing Officers.
o Processed all cases that were connected with the Non Resident Violator Compact Agreement.
o Determined appropriate action in show caused cases by reviewing all reports from the MPD and other sources
involved in serious cases as DUI and reckless driving cases.
o Performed follow up in all show caused cases on charges that were pending in court at times of hearing. Obtain
records of court dispositions, scheduled final hearing and prepared final decision
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Department of Public Works, Washington, DC Sep 1981 to Dec 1986
Reeves Center, Word Processor, GS 2/1
o Assisted the Chief of the Work Order and Maintenance Operations Branch on various administrative assignments
that contributed to the effectiveness of the office.
o Received emergency work orders from various agencies; assigned emergency work orders to field operation
divisions and job sites.
o As lead receptionist, screened and referred telephone calls to the appropriate staff element.
o Performed clerical and general administrative functions.
Department of General Services, Washington, DC Mar 1981 to Sep 1981
General Services Office, Data Transcriber, DS 1/1
o Assisted the computer specialist, computer system analyst, and computer programmers on various duties that
contributed to the overall effectiveness of the office.
o Performed duties that included the input of data reports, punch cards, and coded data via use of a 3777 data
communication terminal.
Department of Labor, Washington, DC Jun 1979 to Mar 1981
Office of Safety & Health Administration, Summer Clerk Typist, Trainee
o Greeted visitors and answered telephone calls.
o Typed various document from rough drafts to typewritten notes and memorandums.
o Prepared and distributed safety information packages to various agencies.
o Established and maintained general office administrative files.
o Maintained all suspense files.
Department of Health Education & Welfare, Washington, DC Mar 1977 to June 1979
Student Aide, Payroll Clerk, Trainee
o Assisted payroll analyst in the preparation of payroll time cards for distribution to staff elements.
o Typed materials from handwritten, typewritten drafts, to final documents.
o Distributed mail to staff, filed material, and answered incoming telephone calls.
o Ran errands to various locations inside / outside the office and building.
Education
University of District of Columbia Washington, DC
Business Administration, expected Bachelor of Science Degree, 2012
Dunbar Senior High School Washington, DC
General Studies, Diploma, 1979
Professional Development
Financial Management Systems Course Washington, DC
Certificate of Completion, 1984
Special Skills
Software MS Office, Word, Power Point, E Mail, and Internet Applications
Hardware IBM compatibility PC’s, HP LaserJet/DeskJet Printers, and high speed copiers